The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. less

The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in ... more

A team works on their sand sculpture themed "Only One Will Survive" during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. The event brought out over 60 teams with the winner receiving the Gold Bucket Award. less

A team works on their sand sculpture themed "Only One Will Survive" during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. The event brought out over ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

A team works on their sand sculpture themed "Only One Will... Photo-4707475.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Jim Chen, left, Angelina Ross, center, and Brey Tucker, right, work on their sand sculpture themed Dunes Day At the Beach during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. Each team used different tools ranging from shovels, just their hands and feet, and customized tools to shape their castles. less

Jim Chen, left, Angelina Ross, center, and Brey Tucker, right, work on their sand sculpture themed Dunes Day At the Beach during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, ... more

Sean Sachtleben digs out sand for his sculpture resembling a sand blast during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. The judging of all sculptures is rated on originality of concept, artistic execution of the concept, technical difficulty, carving technique, and utilization of the site. less

Sean Sachtleben digs out sand for his sculpture resembling a sand blast during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. The judging of all ... more

Tools for teams to make their sand sculptures are seen during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

Tools for teams to make their sand sculptures are seen during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Tools for teams to make their sand sculptures are seen during the... Photo-4707478.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Taboola Gallery Frame Item-85307.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Teams work on their sand sculptures during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. The event brought out over 60 teams with the winner receiving the Gold Bucket Award. less

Teams work on their sand sculptures during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. The event brought out over 60 teams with the winner ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Teams work on their sand sculptures during the 26th annual AIA... Photo-4707479.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Teams work on their sand sculptures during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

Teams work on their sand sculptures during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Teams work on their sand sculptures during the 26th annual AIA... Photo-4707480.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Hunter Uptmor, 6, holds his father, Craig's hand as they build their sand sculpture during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

Hunter Uptmor, 6, holds his father, Craig's hand as they build their sand sculpture during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

A team works on their sand sculpture themed "2012 Is This The End...?" during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

A team works on their sand sculpture themed "2012 Is This The End...?" during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

A team works on their sand sculpture themed "2012 Is This The... Photo-4707482.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Taboola Gallery Frame Item-85307.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Teams work on their sand sculptures during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

Teams work on their sand sculptures during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

Teams work on their sand sculptures during the 26th annual AIA... Photo-4707483.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Mike Binick, left, and Mike Valenzuela, center, work on their sand sculpture resembling the Astrodome during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. less

Mike Binick, left, and Mike Valenzuela, center, work on their sand sculpture resembling the Astrodome during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in ... more

A team works on their sand sculpture themed "2012 Is This The End...?" during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. The event brought out over 60 teams with the winner receiving the Gold Bucket Award. Each team used different tools ranging from shovels, just their hands and feet, and customized tools to shape their castles. The judging of all sculptures is rated on originality of concept, artistic execution of the concept, technical difficulty, carving technique, and utilization of the site. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

A team works on their sand sculpture themed "2012 Is This The End...?" during the 26th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Galveston. The event brought out ... more

Photo: Cody Duty

A team works on their sand sculpture themed "2012 Is This The... Photo-4707486.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Taboola Gallery Frame Item-85307.63513 - Beaumont Enterprise

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The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. less

The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in ... more

The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. less

The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in ... more

The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. less

The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in ... more

The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. less

The clay sand castle model named "Sandy Land" which WGW Architects employees will build Saturday June 1, at the 27th annual AIA SandCastle Competition on Galveston's East Beach, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in ... more